Where'd you get that? Miscellanea.

Everyone must check out Miscellanea - the newest vintage shop on Etsy!

It has unique items discovered by myself and my friends Larissa (from Yours Nursingly) and Kaitlin (from Fully Pleasing). Definitely some good deals on totally cute things - even a vintage leather COACH purse and fun oxford shoes.

Tell your friends!!

Engaged!

Guess what blog-friends, I'm getting married!! Yay!!! I'm sure I couldn't have found a better guy for me, and I'm totally overwhelmed by how loved and blessed I am. The proposal was amazing, the ring is beautiful, and now begins a year of planning for a great wedding day, and and even better marriage. After months of gathering wedding ideas from tons of blogs, I finally get to put them all to use for my own special day! Here's a few pics from the day he popped the question...

The view from the Dorset tower:

In our new jerseys!

Enjoying our first paddleboat ride, engaged!

The RING.

Family came all the way up north for dinner - I had no idea!

Ruche.

Just discovered this online boutique called Ruche, based from California - but they ship to Canada! The clothes/accessories are vintage inspired, and really affordable, even with the shipping. Might have to order something sometime...

neat spaces.

I enjoy these cute spaces and organization ideas I saw on design*sponge today. Especially the bold wallpaper!

On the mannequin.

Guess what! I got a dressmaker's model for my birthday! More commonly known as a mannequin, except this one has an adjustable bust, waist, and hips. I just put it together - now to figure out how to use it...

Here it is modeling another recent creation. I found this blue paneled material buried on the clearance shelf at fabricland, only $3.50. And it was SUPER easy to make. I just cut out 2 panels and sewed the sides like a tube, then folded the top down at the width of the elastic band. Then I pinched in the waistband and stitched it in the same way (to the size of the elastic). I haven't even hemmed it, and I likely won't because it's jersey, so it rolls like a hem, and doesn't fray anyway! Maybe I'll put together a tutorial sometime...

mmm, flowers.

Not just any flowers, fabric flowers. Thanks for the idea, Dolci Odille.

My Mom.

Today I'm posting about someone truly blog-worthy. Not because of her fashion sense, her home decoration ideas, or her great recipes. This isn't a photo I found on someone else's blog, or a great person I read about in a magazine. This is real life - this is true inspiration. Today I'm remembering my mom. Lovely, kind, accepting, and still strong, bold, and unwavering in her faith. One of a kind. Irreplaceable. Forever and always, my Mom.

Bev Headon (Feb. 15, 1952 - Jun. 29, 2007)

skirt!

I made a new one! It's a Cynthia Rowley pattern (very easy to follow, and good designs) made from a basic cotton print. And no elastic waist - I've moved into the land of zippers! And pockets too! I'd say this is my most proud project to date. My favourite part is the waistband and the tie front. Also, I got some new pinking shears for my birthday (thanks Beth!!), so there's no fraying on these seams :) Gotta go, or I'll be late for church in my new skirt!

makeover.

Love this before and after I saw on design*sponge! Apparently the paint was purchased for $1.00 in the "mis-tint" section at the paint store - I didn't know that existed!

Also...

I want to have a cute turquoise bench by the front door.

House of Turquoise

Dad's Day

If you were needing a unique way to wrap your Father's Day gift, look no further. I stumbled across this amazing idea on Paper Crave - and the instructions are there too! I already had the tie idea for my kids church craft this Sunday, but this just took it to another level.

garage sale-ing.

Yesterday began bright and early with one of my favourite things - deals. The little village of Elmira was having a community garage sale day, so of course I had to be there. And I'm so glad I was! Here's a look at the goods...

Shell Necklace - 50 cents.

5 pretty hair pins - 50 cents.

Awesome leather satchel - $5? $2? Nope, just 25 cents. You heard me.

Awesome 70s overnight bag - 50 cents. But by this point I was out of quarters, so I gave him $1.

After the garage sales, we headed to the St. Jacob's Farmer's Market and had Mahajeb, Hummus, and Tabouleh (Moroccan) for lunch, yummm. If I had a camera, I'd have pictures of that as well. Someday.

To end the morning right, I had to stop and pick up some flowers from a Mennonite stand on the side of the road. Nothing like the smell of freshly picked peonies to wake me up in the morning. Just 25 cents each.

I wish Community Garage sales happened every Saturday.